Southwest Airlines has long been the largest point-to-point airline in the United States, giving it a competitive advantage over airlines like Delta and United by offering direct flights to more cities.

Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday that it is launching its own in-house vacations package product as part of a slew of changes the carrier has been making to its business model.  The platform, called Getaways by Southwest,

Southwest Airlines has introduced Getaways by Southwest, offering flexible vacation packages that include flights, hotels, and more, with perks like free checked bags, earning Rapid Rewards points, and credits for cancellations.